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This all-color collection guide leads 1964-1989 911 model owners through 101 carefully selected projects. Illustrated with step-by-step, full-color photography, these half-hour to 8-hour projects are perfec for the weekend mechanic. The projects are divided into performance, handling, and customization categories, and are accompied by a handy chart that indicates how much tiem, talent, and cash are needed. Dempsey also explains the reasoning behind the jobs and what kind of improved performance you can expect. A great resource for everyone from casual enthusiasts to shop pros.

McPherson, KS

How to Pinstripe features all you need to know about getting started, mastering the form, and understanding how a good design comes together—all from acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson.

The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration.How to Restore Your Farm Tractorfeatures hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering:Shopping for a tractor and setting up shopEngine disassembly and rebuildClutches and transmissionsFinal drives and brakesSteeringHydraulic, electrical, and fuel systemsTires and wheelsBody repair, painting, and decalsThere’s even information on antique tractor shows and demos, as well as a handy updated section on parts sources. John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Allis-Chalmers, Minneapolis-Moline, and more…no matter your passion, with Gaines’ guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny “new” classic!

Waxhaw, NC

Savannah, MO

The BMW 3 Series is very popular with enthusiasts as an affordable and easily modifiable sports sedan. Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this illustrative manual offers 101 projects that will help you modify, maintain, and enhance your BMW 3-Series sports sedan. Focusing on the 1984-1998 E30 and E36 models, "101 Performance Projects for your BMW 3-Series presents all the knowledge, pitfalls to avoid, and costs associated with performing a wide array of weekend projects.

In our mechanized day of mass production, the craft of hand-forming sheet metal into compound curves and dashing fins and fenders is fast becoming a lost art. Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication (among other accomplishments), and in this book he gives readers the means to mold their own sheet metal creations. Paul’s engagingly written book talks about the necessary tools and how to use them; how to choose, prepare and work with the right material; how to make forms and mock-ups, and much more. Whether you want to mold a fender for a custom car or just learn about this intriguing process, Sheet Metal Fabrication is a thoroughly readable reference book and guide, and a uniquely valuable resource.

With its arrival in the United States in 1990, the Mazda Miata inspired the return of the open roadster. Though other makes and models followed, the Miata remains the convertible sports car of choice for budget-conscious enthusiasts, as popular in autocross and amateur racing circles as it is among pleasure drivers.This book shows readers how to make the most of any Miata: what to look for in a used model and how to perform common maintenance and repairs, as well as over 15 projects to improve performance and appearance. Focusing on the engine, wheels and tires, suspension, body kits, interior, and more, the projects include full details on required parts, cost, time, tools, and skill necessary for completion. With easy-to-follow directions and clear illustrations, this handy guide is a virtual road map for taking the Miata the full distance.

Building a classic bobber from the ground up is many a custom bike fan's dream. In the old days, all one needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a donor bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of high-dollar choppers and superstar builders, a true custom bobber is beyond the average household budget, right? Not so fast. Any resourceful rider with basic skills, a garage and the right tools, and some creativity can build the hot bobber of their dreams.Author and builder Jose de Miguel shows the reader how to build a killer bobber for much less than the price of a new motorcycle. From choosing a donor bike and diagnosing engine and transmission problems, to choosing a knockout paint scheme and fabricating parts, de Miguel takes the complicated work of a custom build and makes it easy to understand. Drawing on years of experience, de Miguel shows the reader how to turn cast-off bikes, parts, and odds and ends into one-off custom elements turning a run-of-the-mill custom build into a drop-dead show stopper.This book includes over 280 color photos, with step-by-step guides to the most complicated projects. How to Build a Bobber on a Budget" is the perfect guide for anyone craving their own unique ride at a bargain price.